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Property Description
GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO GET INTO CHATHAM ON LARGE PROPERTY W/ AMAZING VIEWS! Here's your chance to create the home of your dreams on almost an acre, perfectly positioned w/ Esternay Field hidden at its back & Passaic River Park across the street, providing gorgeous SE views w/ nothing but trees in either direction. Side split-level home has great flow w/ solid mid-century bones & timeless details like hardwood floors & crown molding throughout highlighted by tons of natural light flowing through abundant windows. Large Living Room w/ big bay window captures serene front vistas & has a wood-burning fireplace. Eat-in Kitchen could be easily combined w/ Dining Room with French doors opening onto expansive wood deck & unused inground pool beyond. Tremendous space & potential to make this Backyard a true resort-like oasis! Enclosed Porch on eastern side of the home could transform into year-round Sunroom/Den w/ windows on 3 sides, perfect for morning coffee in the sun. Upper 2 levels have 4 Bedrooms & 2 Full Baths, including Primary Ensuite. Lower Levels offer Rec/Family Room space & another Full Bath/Laundry Room that would make an excellent Mudroom entrance from the oversized Attached 2-car Garage. Great closet & storage space throughout! Easy access to downtowns/NYC trains in Chatham, Summit & New Providence + the school bus for all highly ranked Chatham schools stop at the end of driveway! Selling strictly AS-IS. Come see the potential before it's gone!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 638 River Rd
General
- Price: $799,000
- Taxes: $10,044 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4030312
- Updated: 6/4/2026
- Added to Site: 47 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- 3rd Floor/Level 3: 1 Bedroom
- 2nd Floor/Level 2: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
- 1st Floor/Level 1: Dining Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Porch
- Lower Level: GarEnter, Laundry Room, Rec Room
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range and Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedroom 1: 15 x 13, Second
- Bedroom 2: 11 x 13, Second
- Bedroom 3: 12 x 9, Second
- Bedroom 4: 26 x 11, Third
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 20 x 15, First
- Kitchen: Separate Dining Area, 14 x 13, First
- Dining Room: 12 x 13, First
- Rec Room: 18 x 16, Basement
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Uncovered Spaces: 6
- Garage Description: Attached Garage
Location
- County: Morris
- Driving Directions: Fairmount Ave to River Rd
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning, Multi-Zone Cooling, See Remarks
- Heating Type: Electric Baseboard
- Heating Fuel: Oil Tank Above Ground - Inside
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic
- Water: Well
- Utility Description: Electric
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Split Level
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished-Partially
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Year Built: 1959
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.89
- Lot Size: 79.28 SF IRR
- Driveway/Sidewalk: 2 Car Width
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $477,400
- Land Assmt: $292,300
- Tax Amount: $10,044
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: See Addendum attached to Sellers Disclosure (last page of SD file).
- Disclosures: Yes
- APN: 2305-00062-0008-00013-0000-
- Block: 62.08
- Lot Number: 13
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Schools
Schools serving 638 River Rd
School District:The Chathams School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Southern Boulvard School 192 Southern Boulevard, Chatham, NJ 07928 | PK-3 | 1.9 mi |
Lafayette Elementary School, Chatham, NJ 221 Lafayette Avenue, Chatham, NJ 07928 | 4-5 | 2.3 mi |
Chatham Middle School, Chatham, NJ 480 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928 | 6-8 | 3.4 mi |
Chatham High School, Chatham, NJ 255 Lafayette Avenue, Chatham, NJ 07928 | 9-12 | 2.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 638 River Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/27/2026
Listed
$799,000
94.88%
MLS
9/15/2010
Sold
$410,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 638 River Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$9,495
2%
$477,400
—
2022
$9,290
1%
$477,400
—
2021
$9,219
5%
$477,400
—
2018
$8,751
3%
$477,400
—
2017
$8,531
2%
$477,400
—
2016
$8,397
-5%
$477,400
—
2019
$8,851
6%
$477,400
—
2015
$8,364
3%
$477,400
—
2013
$8,135
—
$477,400
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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638 River Rd, Chatham Township, NJ 07928 (MLS# 4030312) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 638 River Rd is currently listed for $799,000 and was received on May 27, 2026. Want to learn more about 638 River Rd? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Chatham Township? You can browse all Chatham Township real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

